Ladakh: Towards People’s Rule
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Why in news
The Centre reached an 'in-principle' agreement with the Apex Body of Ladakh (ABL) and Kargil Democratic Alliance (KDA) to restore democracy in Ladakh via constitutional safeguards similar to Article 371.
Background
The proposed agreement involves granting legislative, executive, and financial powers to a UT-level Assembly in Ladakh. It aims to provide the elected head of the UT direct administrative control over the entire UT bureaucracy while safeguarding land, environment, culture, and jobs.
Facts for Prelims
- ConstitutionArticle 371 A, F, and G provide special provisions for Nagaland, Sikkim, and Mizoram respectively.
- FactThe agreement provides for a UT-level Assembly to hold legislative, executive, and financial powers.
- FactThe proposed framework includes direct administrative control over the UT bureaucracy by the elected head.
- FactThe agreement specifically safeguards land, environment, culture, and jobs under the proposed framework.
For Mains
Q. Discuss the implications of providing special constitutional status to Union Territories on the principle of federalism and administrative uniformity in India.
Dimensions to cover in your answer
- Asymmetric federalism: Balancing regional aspirations with the constitutional framework of Union Territories.
- Administrative autonomy: Conflict between direct bureaucratic control by elected heads and the role of the Lieutenant Governor.
- Legislative devolution: Impact of granting financial and executive powers to UT assemblies on central oversight.
Keywords: Asymmetric Federalism · Constitutional Safeguards · Democratic Decentralization · Administrative Autonomy · Legislative Devolution
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